Johnny Depp

John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American actor.

His work

He first gained widespread notice in 1987, in the TV police drama 21 Jump Street, and then in a number of movies, where he distinguished himself as an acclaimed lead actor who is known for his quirky roles, beginning with Edward Scissorhands and "Cry-Baby" in 1990. He is able to play a wide variety of roles, from comedy (') to serious drama (Donnie Brasco), to action (Once Upon a Time in Mexico), and atmospheric thrillers (From Hell). Depp also directed and starred in The Brave, demonstrating his sympathy for the plight of Native Americans. Depp is one quarter Cherokee.

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1987 - Drama - 21 Jump Street - Edward Scissorhands - Cry-Baby - Donnie Brasco - Once Upon a Time in Mexico - From Hell - The Brave - Native Americans - Cherokee

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Depp is also noted for his regular appearances in the films of director Tim Burton; they have made five films together to date: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride.

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Tim Burton - Edward Scissorhands - Ed Wood - Sleepy Hollow - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Corpse Bride

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During Depp's career, he has gotten into some trouble. His first arrest was in Vancouver for a late night altercation in a hotel lobby. He was accused of selling drugs at his club The Viper Room, after actor River Phoenix died in front of the club from a drug overdose in 1993. In 1994, Depp was arrested for allegedly causing serious damage to a New York hotel suite. He was later arrested in 1999 for getting into a fight with paparazzi outside a restaurant while dining in London with his girlfriend, Vanessa Paradis.

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Vancouver - Selling drugs - The Viper Room - River Phoenix - 1993 - 1994 - 1999 - Paparazzi - Vanessa Paradis

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